Steven Varghese is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held several positions including at EagleStone Tax & Wealth Advisors and multiple roles within the University of California, San Diego. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, noted for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through ongoing advice and written recommendation reports. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research and third-party data within a product ecosystem that includes affiliated sub-advisers and managed accounts.

Jeffrey Lung is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently advising at Fidelity Investments. His career includes roles at several firms such as Mercer Global Advisors, TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its management of multiple registered investment companies, use of AI-driven research methods, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Jeremy Shaffer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Vista, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has worked primarily at Charles Schwab since 2016, with brief tenures at several other firms in 2019 and 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he performs independent contracting work with Uber and DoorDash and rents vehicles through Turo. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process within a centralized operational framework.

Zachary Anthony is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Whole Foods for five years before joining Stifel. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services guided by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Joseph Adamo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of Adamo Braun LLC, a restaurant and nightclub business in Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including personalized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Steven Nartker is a CFP® and PFS™ with 17 years of experience in financial advisory and accounting. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Cetera, Avantax, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services with a broad selection of investment strategies and platforms.

Nicole Carner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its process and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christian Ortiz Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2024. Outside of finance, he is involved in education and the arts, serving as a marching band coach and as an officer with a youth arts nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institutional firm offering a wide array of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm‑approved planning tools.

Daniel Avan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets totaling over 14 years. He also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Michael Peterson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors, Confidence Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process that includes asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party managers and proprietary strategies.

James Gallagher is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Peripli Trading and Zep Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by its scale and integrated operational structure.

Edward Finnegan is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2020 and was promoted to his current role in 2023. In this capacity, he collaborates closely with clients to develop and implement personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals, utilizing Fidelity's resources to explore various financial options. Prior to joining Fidelity, Edward held several positions at Charles Schwab & Co. from 2012 to 2020, including Vice President, Financial Consultant. His professional experience spans over a decade in financial consulting and client service roles. Edward holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional commitments, Edward enjoys activities such as beach visits, fitness, football, snowboarding, surfing, and traveling.

Jonathan Kelly is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been active in the financial services industry since 2025. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he held roles at LPL Enterprise, California Coast Credit Union, and other organizations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with centralized due diligence supporting its recommendations.

Richard Kelly III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fantic USA, Lucidity Business Development, and Focus Bicycles USA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

Joshua Silverman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2018, he worked at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, UBS Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, he occasionally works as a disc jockey at events and local venues in Southern California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and includes derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Patrick Klacka is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024, following roles at 15 Equity LLC and Graham Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Klacka owns several small businesses unrelated to investing, including entities focused on auto maintenance and logistics. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Jason Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at California Bank & Trust since 2019 and previously held roles at Unionbanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he acts in a fiduciary capacity for the Davis Family Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Olga Mazhar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Vista, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has work history including roles at Rensana, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a membership interest in Dialysis Management Group, a healthcare organization management firm. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trades and custody through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Daniel Leicht is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing tailored financial planning and investment advisory services. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he focuses on developing comprehensive strategies that align with clients' unique goals and priorities. His approach emphasizes trust, integrity, and transparent communication to help clients pursue objectives such as college education planning, retirement income, family wealth management, tax minimization, and legacy planning. Daniel holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Diego. He is actively involved with the Notre Dame Club of San Diego, reflecting his engagement with his professional and local community. Outside of his work, Daniel enjoys baseball, basketball, golfing, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

David Spataro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc., The Quantum, and Ivy Distributors, Inc. He has been with Ameriprise since 2021. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis within a centralized consulting team to deliver personalized, algorithm-supported advice.